Ethernet IP Design Engineer — TSN & SoC Architect

NXP Semiconductors; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Wellness programs and RRSP

Equity or incentive compensation

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Ottawa, Canada is seeking an experienced IP architect to design and implement breakthrough Ethernet networking IP for next-generation automotive, industrial, and edge SoCs. You will own micro-architecture, Verilog RTL, and timing closure while collaborating with SoC teams to ensure timely, quality IP and robust documentation.

A strong foundation in RTL, IP development, and front-end tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with RTL design of complex digital IP.
• Proficiency in Verilog RTL design, logic synthesis, coverage analysis and timing closure.
• Understanding IP development methodologies and front-end design tools.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and networking concepts.
• Experience with routers, bridges, and switches is desirable.
• Security/cryptography experience is a plus.
• Strong architectural, design, and problem-solving skills.
• Team-player with good communication and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design and implement Ethernet/networking IP for next-gen SoCs.
• Own micro-architecture, Verilog RTL, synthesis and timing closure.
• Perform trade-offs on performance, area and complexity.
• Ensure IP quality checks across Lint/CDC/Synthesis/STA/LEC.
• Provide technical support including code reviews and project planning.
• Collaborate with IP verification engineers to deliver on time and quality.
• Document IP functionality and implementation specs.
• Drive design methodology improvements.

Skills

Verilog RTL design

Timing closure

IP development

Front-end design tools

TCP/IP protocols

Team collaboration

Communication

Security/cryptography

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

Synthesis tools

RTL analysis tools

Job description

NXP Semiconductors in Ottawa, Canada is seeking an experienced IP architect to design and implement breakthrough Ethernet networking IP for next-generation automotive, industrial, and edge SoCs. You will own micro-architecture, Verilog RTL, and timing closure while collaborating with SoC teams to ensure timely, quality IP and robust documentation.

A strong foundation in RTL, IP development, and front-end tools is essential.